Hybrid Logistics Operations & Route Planner

Placements24; Graafwater; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl (Western Cape) seeks a Logistics Operations Planner to optimize delivery routes, allocate fleet resources, and coordinate with drivers and dispatch. The role blends in-office and remote work in a hybrid setup.

The ideal candidate brings logistics planning experience, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of the Western Cape transport network to drive operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics planning or fleet management.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with route planning software and logistics systems.
• Knowledge of Western Cape road network and transport dynamics.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize delivery routes for the fleet.
• Allocate vehicles and drivers to meet daily requirements and service levels.
• Monitor delivery progress and address deviations.
• Collaborate with dispatch teams for smooth operations.
• Analyze data to identify trends and improvements.
• Coordinate with warehouse and customer service teams.
• Manage fleet capacity and resource utilization.
• Ensure safety regulations and company policies are followed.
• Prepare reports on KPIs related to logistics operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes.

Skills

Route optimization

Fleet management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain

Tools

Route planning software

Logistics management systems

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl (Western Cape) seeks a Logistics Operations Planner to optimize delivery routes, allocate fleet resources, and coordinate with drivers and dispatch. The role blends in-office and remote work in a hybrid setup.

The ideal candidate brings logistics planning experience, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of the Western Cape transport network to drive operational excellence and client satisfaction.